Meteorologists with the NWS Paducah office have also confirmed several tornadoes in its region the afternoon and evening of May 16. Three tornadoes impacted western Kentucky, including an EF-3 tornado in Morganfield with winds of 155 mph, an EF-2 tornado in Allegre and an EF-2 tornado in Casky.

More severe storms are expected to roll across the central U.S. this week following the weather-related deaths of more than two dozen people.

More than two dozen people were killed and dozens more injured as powerful tornadoes and severe storms ripped across Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia and even parts of the Washington, D.

Significant damage was reported in western and central Kansas early Monday morning after powerful storms produced tornadoes that damaged numerous homes and brought down trees and power line.

Tornadoes in southeastern Kentucky resulted in at least 19 confirmed fatalities, with a potential for a higher death toll. While Louisville experienced tree damage and power outages, no life-threatening injuries were reported. This story has been updated with new information.

A powerful tornado hit the city of Plevna in Reno County, causing extensive damage but no reported injuries or fatalities overnight on May 18 and 19.

A tornado hit the town of Grinnell in Gove County, Kansas, causing significant damage and leaving many without power and gas.

31 homes were damaged after EF-1 tornado struck Gordon, Texas. Residents began cleanup efforts in the small town west of Fort Worth. TEXAS, USA — In the aftermath of a tornado that tore through a small North Texas town, residents are leaning on each other to recover — and rebuild.

We are hard at work this morning addressing the tragic damage and deaths caused by severe weather,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said.